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1st Handler- Detective Bo Davis 2nd Handler- Detective Mike Hoekstra 3rd Handler – Detective Mark Gregory Rutherford County K-9 Balu remembered as faithful partner Retired Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Balu was remembered as a detective’s best friend after providing eight years of crime fighting service. “He was a great partner,” Detective Mark Gregory said of Balu who died last …

Died 8/19/21 Handler – Officer Tyler Edwards Springfield police K-9 Axel dies at age 5 Springfield police K-9 Axel has died at the age of five, the department announced Wednesday night. In a statement, the Springfield Police Department said Axel had experienced a blockage that caused internal damage. He passed away on Aug. 19. “He is more than a dog, …

Johnson City Police Department announces passing of K9 named Rhino It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of JCPD K9 Rhino due to complications associated with old age and a life well loved and lived. Rhino was 12.5 years old and served the Johnson City Police Department with distinction until 2018 when he retired to the …

Died 5/19/21 Handler – Officer James Anderson Memphis Police mourn death of retired K-9 officer “Turbo” Memphis Police are mourning the death of a beloved retired K-9 partner. According to a Facebook Post, MPD said “Turbo” died peacefully in his sleep May 19, 2021. Turbo had been a partner for Officer James Anderson. MPD said Turbo joined the department in …

Died – 4/29/21 Handler – Deputy Tommy Cowden The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office said that K-9 Cross died Thursday. He would often demonstrate his skills for children, alongside his handler. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of their K-9 units died Thursday, a dog named Cross. They said that K-9 unit Cross was often seen with his handler, …

Died 4/13/21 Handler – Officer Henderson K9 who served Germantown Police Department dies suddenly Dogs are ‘man’s best friend,’ and they also can make a huge impact for law enforcement officers. Tuesday, Germantown Police are mourning the loss of K9 Jinx. She died due to a sudden terminal neurological illness. According to the Germantown Police Department, Jinx served the department …

Died 3/29/21 Handler – Officer Robert Heathcock IV The Selmer Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, four year old K9 Bishop. On Monday evening K9 Bishop, was shot and killed just outside of Selmer, TN. Both the Selmer Police Department and McNairy County Sheriffs Department have confirmed he was shot multiple times by a neighbor …

Died – 12/15/20 Handler – Matthew McCamey It is with heavy and saddened hearts that we announce the passing of K9 Sig. He passed this morning at the vet’s office from complications of the brain tumor found last week. Please keep his handler Matthew McCamey and his family in your prayers. We will continue with the Drive-Thru Retirement for Duke …

Died – 11/18/20 Handler – Officer Darby K9 Sjaak dies after being shot 3 times It is with a heavy heart that the La Vergne Police Department announces K9 Sjaak has passed away. Sjaak (pron: Jacques) underwent surgery Wednesday evening but did not survive the operation. “Our hearts are broken,” says Interim Chief Chip Davis. “Our K9s are members of …

Handler – Deputy Skip Kindig The service of a Blount County Sheriff’s Office K-9 has come to an end with the passing of Luna, a German shorthaired pointer. Sheriff James Berrong announced Friday via a Facebook post that the dog died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer days earlier. Luna had served with BCSO since 2017 and …